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Google’s mysterious G8BL6 wearable has surfaced in regulatory filings with GPS and Bluetooth. Here’s what it could mean for Fitbit and Pixel Watch. The post Google’s Mystery Wearable Hits the FCC: Here’s What We Know appeared first on TechRepublic.

Five Windows mini PCs offer alternatives to Apple's new Mac mini, with options for business, creative work, expansion, local AI, and tighter budgets. The post Best Mac Mini Alternatives for 2026: 5 Windows Mini PCs to Consider appeared first on TechRepublic.

Five portable monitors stand out for laptop work and travel, covering business use, touch input, high refresh rates, budget setups, and 4K OLED. The post Best Portable Monitors for Laptops in 2026: 5 Picks for Work and Travel appeared first on TechRepublic.

Shokz prices the OpenFit Air 2 and OpenRun Air 2 at the same $129.95, leaving buyers to choose between air-conduction earbuds and bone conduction. The post Shokz OpenFit Air 2 vs OpenRun Air 2: Same $130, Earbuds or Bone Conduction? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expects the company to sell twice as many chips next year, but memory, manufacturing and packaging could limit growth. The post Nvidia Could Sell Twice as Many Chips Next Year — If Suppliers Can Keep Up appeared first on TechRepublic.

Meta plans to deploy its MTIA 450 Arke AI chip in 2027 as it looks to cut inference costs, energy use and reliance on general-purpose GPUs. The post Meta’s New AI Chip Is Coming in 2027: Arke Targets Lower AI Costs appeared first on TechRepublic.

MIT researchers built a robotic optics lab that assembled a working laser in 30 minutes, pointing toward more autonomous scientific research. The post MIT Robot Builds a Working Laser in 30 Minutes With Minimal Human Help appeared first on TechRepublic.

Hackers physically compromised a Flock camera and found an encryption key, 27,000 clips, and 1.6 million images generated in 21 days. The post Hackers Crack Flock Camera, Expose 1.6M Images in 21 Days appeared first on TechRepublic.

Huawei is moving its Ascend 960DT AI chip to early 2027 as it expands domestic AI infrastructure and reduces reliance on restricted foreign hardware. The post Huawei Moves Its Next AI Chip Forward as China Builds Around Nvidia Restrictions appeared first on TechRepublic.

A new Samsung patent reveals how wearable glucose measurement could work as the company continues researching noninvasive blood sugar monitoring. The post Samsung’s New Patent Reveals How a Galaxy Watch Could Measure Blood Sugar appeared first on TechRepublic.

Bose's new open-ear earbuds cost $199 and $299. The extra $100 buys longer single-charge battery life and more audio features, but not better durability. The post Bose Sport Open vs Ultra Open 2: Is the $100 Upgrade Worth It? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Sony has revealed six key differences between PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge, while price, battery life, and exact launch dates remain unannounced. The post PlayStation Pulse vs. Pulse Edge: Sony Reveals 6 Key Differences but Leaves 2 Big Questions Unanswered appeared first on TechRepublic.

Snap launches Specs Intelligence, an anticipatory AI service for iPhone, Mac, and SPECS glasses that uses connected accounts to proactively assist users. The post Snap Launches Specs Intelligence: AI That Anticipates What You Need appeared first on TechRepublic.

SpaceX targets Sept. 22 for Starship Flight 14, its first orbital attempt carrying 26 operational Starlink satellites. The post SpaceX Starship Targets First Orbit: 26 Starlink Satellites Are Coming Along appeared first on TechRepublic.

Three Steam Deck alternatives stand out for Windows access, SteamOS flexibility, or substantially higher gaming performance. The post Best Steam Deck Alternatives 2026: 3 Handhelds Worth Buying appeared first on TechRepublic.

Googlebook and Chromebook are both laptop families, but Google’s new flagship category adds deeper Android integration, new Gemini tools, and tighter phone connectivity. The post Googlebook vs Chromebook: What’s Different About Google’s New Laptop? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google rolls out Android 17 QPR1 to supported Pixel phones with new features, interface changes, security updates, and bug fixes. The post Google Rolls Out Android 17 QPR1: What Pixel Owners Need to Know appeared first on TechRepublic.

BOOX Palma 3 adds active stylus support and Android 16, but keeps the Palma 2’s core display. Here’s what the upgrade really gets you. The post BOOX Palma 3 vs Palma 2: Is the Stylus Worth It? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Agility Robotics unveiled Digit 5 with $300 million in orders, new human-safety features and a 2027 launch, but filings reveal key buyer caveats. The post Agility’s New Digit 5 Robot Has $300M in Orders — But There’s a Catch appeared first on TechRepublic.

Meta reportedly plans camera-free Luna smart glasses centered on voice AI, potentially easing recording concerns while leaving privacy questions. The post Meta’s Camera-Free Smart Glasses Could Solve Privacy Problems appeared first on TechRepublic.